University of Virginia GPA Calculator
Calculate your GPA at University of Virginia (UVA) in Charlottesville, VA, using its grading scale. Add your courses, grades, and credit hours below.
GPA across 10 credits
University of Virginia grading scale
UVA uses the standard .3/.7 scale; an A+ counts as 4.0, and there is a D+ but no D−.
| Letter grade | Grade points |
|---|---|
| A+ | 4.0 |
| A | 4.0 |
| A- | 3.7 |
| B+ | 3.3 |
| B | 3.0 |
| B- | 2.7 |
| C+ | 2.3 |
| C | 2.0 |
| C- | 1.7 |
| D+ | 1.3 |
| D | 1.0 |
| D- | 0.7 |
| F | 0.0 |
How to calculate your UVA GPA
- Enter each course and choose the letter grade you earned.
- Add the credit hours for each course.
- Your credit-weighted GPA updates instantly above.
Academic policies at UVA
Graduating with honors
| Honor | Basis | Minimum GPA |
|---|---|---|
| Highest Distinction | Distinguished Majors thesis; department picks the tier | 3.40 |
| High Distinction | Distinguished Majors thesis; department picks the tier | 3.40 |
| Distinction (with thesis) | Distinguished Majors thesis | 3.40 |
| Distinction (no thesis) | GPA alone, no thesis required | 3.60 |
UVA's College of Arts and Sciences does not use cum laude, magna, or summa naming. The top three tiers all require completing a Distinguished Majors Program with a written thesis at a 3.400 minimum, and your department — not a GPA table — decides which tier you receive. Separately, a 3.600 earns plain Distinction without a thesis. Other UVA schools set their own criteria.
Dean's List
UVA requires a term GPA of at least 3.50. In Arts and Sciences you need a current GPA of at least 3.500 across a minimum of 15 graded credits, with no F, NC, or NG grades. Other UVA schools differ sharply: Architecture, Education, Nursing, and Batten require 3.70 or higher, Engineering 3.40, and McIntire Commerce 3.75.
Good academic standing
You need a cumulative GPA of at least 1.80 to stay in good academic standing. Arts and Sciences requires a 1.800 minimum GPA for full-time students, which is lower than most peers. Falling below results in Academic Warning, and two consecutive Warning semesters — or failing to earn at least 9 grade points after one — leads to suspension.
Repeating a course
If you repeat a course you originally earned a D+, D, D−, or F in, only the higher of the two grades counts toward your GPA. This applies to just the first 9 credits of repeats, both attempts must be letter-graded UVA courses, and the repeat must be no earlier than Fall 2025. Repeating a course you already passed with a C− or better adds credit hours but no GPA relief.
Pass/fail grades and your GPA
The Credit/No Credit option is capped at two courses per semester, with total caps depending on when you entered — 24 credits for entering first-years, tapering to 12 for third-year transfers. It cannot be used for general-education, major, or minor requirements, requires instructor permission, and must be selected before the add deadline.
Sources
The grading scale and policies above were checked against University of Virginia's own published policies on July 28, 2026:
- UVA College of Arts and Sciences — Awards and Honors
- UVA College of Arts and Sciences — Good Academic Standing
- UVA College of Arts and Sciences — Repeated Courses
- UVA College of Arts and Sciences — Grading Options and Policies
Policies change. If you spot something out of date, tell usand we'll correct it.
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Frequently asked questions
How is GPA calculated at UVA?
Each letter grade maps to grade points on University of Virginia's scale (Standard 4.0 (A = 4.0, with +/−)). Multiply each course's grade points by its credit hours, sum them, and divide by total credits.
What is the maximum GPA at UVA?
The maximum GPA is 4.0 on this scale.
What GPA do you need for the Dean's List at UVA?
A term GPA of 3.50 or higher. In Arts and Sciences you need a current GPA of at least 3.500 across a minimum of 15 graded credits, with no F, NC, or NG grades. Other UVA schools differ sharply: Architecture, Education, Nursing, and Batten require 3.70 or higher, Engineering 3.40, and McIntire Commerce 3.75.
Can you retake a course to raise your GPA at UVA?
If you repeat a course you originally earned a D+, D, D−, or F in, only the higher of the two grades counts toward your GPA. This applies to just the first 9 credits of repeats, both attempts must be letter-graded UVA courses, and the repeat must be no earlier than Fall 2025. Repeating a course you already passed with a C− or better adds credit hours but no GPA relief.
Is this the official calculator?
No — this is a free study tool. Always confirm your GPA against University of Virginia's official registrar or student portal.
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